From Sunrise to Sunflower: Nurturing Inclusivity for Hidden Disabilities in the Cayman Islands
In an empowering move to promote inclusivity and support for individuals with non-visible disabilities, the Sunrise Adult Training Centre (SATC) and the Sunrise Caring Association (SCA) have joined the international membership of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower also known as the Sunflower….
Cayman: HSA renames George Town Hospital in honour of Anthony Eden
The Health Services Authority (HSA) is honoured to announce the renaming of the George Town Hospital to the Anthony S. Eden Hospital. This honour recognises the extraordinary contributions of the Honourable Anthony Samuel Eden, OBE, JP (Ret), whose visionary leadership…
OECS DONATES MEDICAL EQUIPMENT UNDER NEW INITIATIVE
Courtesy of Ministry of Health, Saint Lucia The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs is proud to announce the successful completion of the Enhancing Health Infrastructure and Resilience Project in Saint Lucia, making the country the first OECS Member…
MRCU Issues Mosquito Advisory Ahead of Cayman Easter Weekend
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (14 April 2025) – The Mosquito Research & Control Unit (MRCU) is advising everyone that there may be more mosquitoes across all three Cayman Islands starting around 18th April, just before the Easter holiday weekend. This advisory comes…
Belize has two confirmed measles cases
The child’s cheek shows the characteristic rash associated with measles From The Ministry of Health & Wellness, Belize The Ministry of Health & Wellness in a release issued today, April 13, 2025, has confirmed two positive cases of measles. These…
Prostate cancer in the Caribbean is taking down our men: access to care and changes in attitude are required
Rosmond Adams The high rate of mortality from prostate cancer in the Caribbean poses a huge public health challenge for the area. As we know, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a growing challenge globally, as well as in the Caribbean (1)….
How the Pandemic Fund is Strengthening Pandemic Defenses in the Caribbean
For most of us, the Caribbean Islands conjure up images of stunning sandy beaches, palm trees swaying in the breeze, and warm, welcoming weather that attract millions of tourists each year. Tourism is the lifeblood of the regional economy. Yet, those…
Dangerous Strep Infections on the Rise
Adobe Stock From Newsmax Severe and possibly deadly strep infections are on the rise in the U.S., a study published Monday in Journal of the American Medical Association said. The rate of invasive group A strep infections more than doubled from 2013…
Cayman Cabinet Post Meeting Summary 20 March 2025
CABINET OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS – POST MEETING SUMMARY A meeting of the Cabinet was convened on Thursday, 20th March 2025 in the Cabinet Conference Room, Government Administration Building. All Ministers and Members of Cabinet were present. At this meeting…
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer rates have increased significantly over the last 3 years, especially among individuals ages 40-50. In 2019, 20% of new colorectal cancer cases were in patients under 55, compared to just 11% in 1995. Dan Ruiz, M.D., specializes in…
